Tim and Keith Harris | StoryCorps

“I wanted to own a restaurant ever since I was a kid.”

Tim’s Place, a restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is named after a young man with Down Syndrome, Tim Harris.

Tim calls it “the world’s friendliest restaurant.” He works there six days a week and greets each customer at the door.

For StoryCorps, Tim sat down with his father, Keith, who helped him start the business in 2010.

Tim and Keith Harris | StoryCorps

Wow, another moving story from Story Corps.  I especially appreciate their discussion of how each perceived their role as father and son.  If I am every in Albuquerque, NM I know exactly where I will be eating.  Who doesn't love a great meal with a side of excellent hugs!

Transitioning to Adulthood

I've been so thankful to see in the last few years more attention be paid to the transition to adulthood for individuals on the spectrum.

Recently the New York Times published a piece on the subject.  The video included in the story is a bittersweet look at the progress we have made as a community and the road we still have to travel.

Autistic and Seeking a Place in an Adult World

Asperger's Diary

A insightful blog from a woman with Asperger's.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/aspergers-diary